Style channelhttp://www.askmen.com/style/Style channel's most recent posts.en-usDeciphering Washer And Dryer Settingshttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_300/329_fashion_advice.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_300/329_fashion_advice.html<p>One of the first things you are pretty much forced&nbsp;to learn when you move out of the&nbsp;house if not earlier is how to do your own laundry. Truth be told, most fully grown adults still get it wrong all the time.<br /><br />It might seem like you can just toss all your dirty clothes into the machine and simply turn it on and be done with it but sadly washing your clothes and linens takes a bit more considerati...</p>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500How To Buy Her The Perfect Diamond Ringhttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends_100/122_fashion_men.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends_100/122_fashion_men.html<p>The rules have changed, gents.</p><p>Past ideologies about all things marriage have gone the way of the dodo. Strangely though, while couples now fully spread their dirty laundry out on the dining room table before taking the plunge, I ask you, where are the frank words of advice about how to get The Ring Thing done?<br />&nbsp;<br />Here! This is what I do. I&rsquo;m Vivianne Ivanier, private jeweler. I design and I manufa...</p>Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -05003 Fashion Bloggers Share Their Favorite Watcheshttp://www.askmen.com/style/watches/3-fashion-bloggers-share-their-favorite-watches.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watches/3-fashion-bloggers-share-their-favorite-watches.html<p dir="ltr">Looking for a watch but can&rsquo;t decide on which one to choose? We&rsquo;ve all been there. With all the options available, choosing a nice watch that will last can be an overwhelming process. Do you go with a minimalist watch, something a little more classic or a bigger, flashier piece?</p><p>Don&rsquo;t worry. We&rsquo;ve asked three experts to share their thoughts&nbsp;on timepieces --&nbsp;just in time for the holidays. Whether...</p>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500How To Dress For Your Office Christmas Partyhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/how-to-dress-for-your-office-christmas-party.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/how-to-dress-for-your-office-christmas-party.html<p>Ah. December. It&rsquo;s the time of year when your inbox gets flooded with party invitations. And though you want to look sharp for all of the festivities, it&rsquo;s your company holiday party that&rsquo;s arguably the most important.</p><p>But why? Well, consider it the one time of year where you can break from what you normally wear everyday to work, while making a favorably lasting impression on your colleagues wi...</p>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500Why You Shouldn't Buy Yeezyshttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/why-you-shouldn-t-buy-yeezys.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/why-you-shouldn-t-buy-yeezys.html<p>All right. Before we get started I&rsquo;ll let you know that I haven&rsquo;t copped a single pair of Yeezy&rsquo;s yet.<br />&nbsp;<br />And while it&rsquo;s not my favorite shoe, by a long shot, it&rsquo;s not for lack of trying that I haven&rsquo;t gotten a pair. I tried for the Turtledoves. I tried for the Pirate Blacks. I tried for the Beluga V2&rsquo;s. And I took an L each and every time.<br />&nbsp;<br />But you know what?<br />&nbsp;<br />I&rsquo;m done trying.<br />&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank u @NikeSlayer_ ...</p></blockquote>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500Brand Name vs Independent Watcheshttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/brand-name-vs-independent-watches.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/brand-name-vs-independent-watches.html<h3>Rolex Explorer Review</h3><p><em>Dear Watch Snob&reg;,</em></p><p><em>When I just started to be interested in watches, I frequented the website Timezone. The opinion expressed there was honestly subjective, and there was some lively discussion with both strongly positive and negative views . I guess this reflects the ever increasing atrophy in the people to think critically and the ever increasing penetration of marketing int...</em></p>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500The 1st-Class Dress Code: 15 Travel Essentials Every Stylish Man Must Havehttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/travel-essentials-every-stylish-man-must-have/http://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/travel-essentials-every-stylish-man-must-have/<p>Woke AF internet style sensation Sam White knows a thing or two about looking good 24/7. His Instagram , shows off the entrepreneur and fashion maven in a variety of situations -- from street to business, he always looks sharp and ready for anything. His site, SamWhiteOut, is a log of Fashion Week recaps, socio-political essays and tales of his many travels. Sam estimates that he travels betwee...</p>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500Marcel Floruss On The One Fashion Trend He Would Kill http://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/marcel-floruss-on-the-one-fashion-trend-he-would-kill.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/marcel-floruss-on-the-one-fashion-trend-he-would-kill.html<p>As the founder of the popular style blog&nbsp;One Dapper Street, Marcel Floruss is a style icon and social media phenomenon. Originally from Germany, he&nbsp;moved to New York to pursue a career in fashion. He did so by studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, modeling and doing photography. Sharing his passions online has netted him an impressive social media following, with more than 300,000 fo...</p>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500How To Match Dress Pants With Shoeshttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_150/162_fashion_advice.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_150/162_fashion_advice.html<p dir="ltr">Wearing a suit can be stressful. If you&rsquo;re not the type of guy who wears a full suit to work every day, then chances are you only wear one a couple times a year for special occasions. Personally, I&rsquo;m lucky to have a chance to wear a suit once a year. Since the Dom Perignon Incident of &lsquo;07, I don&rsquo;t get invited to many weddings anymore.</p><p dir="ltr">That means, at least for me, every time I put on a suit it fe...</p>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500NOMOS Ludwighttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/nomos-ludwig.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/nomos-ludwig.html<h3>Dive Watches With Chronograph Movements</h3><p><em>Dear Watch Snob&reg;,</em></p><p><em>You often write about the function and size of a watch as they relate to a purpose. Please tell me your opinion of dive watches that have chronograph movements. Do you think it is functional to combine the two, or should you buy a watch that is dedicated to one or the other?</em></p><p>No, I think the idea of combining a chronograph with a diver&rsquo;s wat...</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Best Watches Under $1,000http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends/watches-under-1-000.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends/watches-under-1-000.html<p>There comes a point in every man&rsquo;s life when he begins to acquire the things that will last a lifetime. The first major purchase for most gents who care something about style will be a decent watch. Even in these tech-crunched days -- perhaps even more so -- a real, well-made watch makes a statement about your values, your taste, and your approach to life in general. Now more than ever, an appr...</p>Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500These Are The Best Boots To Make It Through the Long, Cold Winterhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/the-best-winter-boots.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/the-best-winter-boots.html<p dir="ltr">Whether you&rsquo;re ready to accept it or not, winter is here. Think trudging through snow, battling slush, and bundling up from the frigid winds. So that means: it&rsquo;s time to invest in some seasonally-appropriate footwear.</p><p>There is one huge mistake guys make come the winter months: not switching out your summer kicks for more winter-appropriate footwear. Not only will wearing non waterproof or snow-p...</p>Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Winter Techwear Dressing Guidehttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/winter-techwear-dressing-guide.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/winter-techwear-dressing-guide.html<p>Winter is approaching.<br />&nbsp;<br />For some of y&rsquo;all, that&rsquo;s a bad thing. I know you beach bunnies out there are missing the warmer weather, and getting ready to hibernate until spring.<br />&nbsp;<br />Not me. I&rsquo;m ready for this shit.<br />&nbsp;<br />I&rsquo;ve always said that cold weather is a blessing to clothing-obsessed individuals like myself. Colder weather = layers = wearing more jawns at once.<br />&nbsp;<br />And any opportunity to wear a bunch of sh...</p>Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Best Gym Bags For Menhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/the-best-gym-bags-for-men.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/the-best-gym-bags-for-men.html<p>Whether you live to sweat or frequent your local gym every few days &mdash; or weeks, no judgment &mdash; you know the importance of a quality gym bag, especially when toting it around town before hitting the gym or using it as a weekender for quick getaways. Nobody wants to see your raggedy trainers thrown under the desk in your cubicle, and you certainly don&rsquo;t want them mingling with your lunch in your d...</p>Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500How To Dress For The Holidayshttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/how-to-dress-for-the-holidays.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/how-to-dress-for-the-holidays.html<p>If you are gearing up for a busy holiday season, you may find yourself torn between wearing the same sweater in a dozen Instagrams, or investing in way too many new outfits. The reality is your plan should be somewhere in the middle: Shop your own closet and pick a few key pieces that can go the distance.</p><h3>Always veer toward overdressed rather than underdressed.</h3><p>You do&nbsp;not want to show up at a par...</p>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Best Value For Money Watchhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/the-best-value-for-money-watch.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/the-best-value-for-money-watch.html<h3>Quartz Watches</h3><p><em>Dear Snob,</em></p><p><em>I read your opinions from time to time. Interesting, although I don&rsquo;t necessarily agree all the time. Case in point your comments regarding quartz watches. Throwaways? Patek, AP, Rolex to name a few. I don&rsquo;t think I&rsquo;ll throw&nbsp; away my oyster quartz dates and a day-date in 18 k WG. Add my Seiko Mickey Mouse or my first issue of the Bulova Acutron from ca. 1989. The only re...</em></p>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Wearing Colorshttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/why-you-shouldn-t-be-afraid-of-wearing-colors.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/why-you-shouldn-t-be-afraid-of-wearing-colors.html<p>If you&rsquo;re anything like me, you&rsquo;ve spent about 90% of your life dressed in all-black.<br />&nbsp;<br />Maybe you had a goth or punk phase.<br />&nbsp;<br />Maybe you&rsquo;re an artistic type.<br />&nbsp;<br />Maybe you work in fashion and you know that&rsquo;s &ldquo;the uniform.&rdquo;<br />&nbsp;<br />Either way, most of the time, you play it safe and keep it dark and brooding.<br />&nbsp;<br />I&rsquo;m here today to urge you to consider some color. I know, it&rsquo;s hard. It makes matching your clothes a ma...</p>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Lowdown On Overcoatshttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_100/101_fashion_advice.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_100/101_fashion_advice.html<p>I know, overcoats seem like the staple of stuffy old gents and guys in top hats. But let&rsquo;s face it, even though Drake can pull of a puffer jacket like no other, those ultra-warm puffer parkas probably aren&rsquo;t giving your style game any bonus points.</p><p>Think of the overcoat as your go-to topper for any cold-weather outfit. Humphrey Bogart wore one and ladies swooned. Kanye West wears one with Chelse...</p>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Ten Classic Watches And What They Say About Youhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watches/ten-classic-watches-and-what-they-say-about-you.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watches/ten-classic-watches-and-what-they-say-about-you.html<p>Many men buy expensive watches without really understanding why they&rsquo;ve chosen a particular model -- or realizing what message their wrist candy sends to those around them. As the only piece of &ldquo;jewelry&rdquo; many men wear, and often the only item on their person that really says anything about the person in question, the importance of a proper watch can&rsquo;t be understated. But what are these talkativ...</p>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Outerwear Essentials For Menhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/outerwear-essentials-for-men.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/outerwear-essentials-for-men.html<p>As colder temperatures creep in, it&rsquo;s time to evaluate your winter outerwear. Of course, you&rsquo;ve got that extremely technical, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man jacket for those most extremely Arctic cold day &ndash; but, now it&rsquo;s time to stylishly rethink your total outerwear choices. From hats to vests, here are two looks that will help you revamp your winter style without falling into abominable snowman st...</p>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Stylish Brands That Give Backhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/stylish-brands-that-give-back.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/stylish-brands-that-give-back.html<p>In the fashion world, trends come and go faster than a New York minute. But a designer&rsquo;s motive to give back to an entire community never goes out of style.</p><p>Enter <em>philanthro-fashion</em> -- the charitable act in which a designer or brand helps make the world a better place through consumer transactions. Nowadays, brands like TOMS, FEED, and Warby Parker easily come to mind thanks to their philanthrop...</p>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The History Of High-End Watch Brandshttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/the-history-of-high-end-watch-brands.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/the-history-of-high-end-watch-brands.html<h3>The Watch Brand Hierarchy</h3><p><em>Hi Snob,</em></p><p><em>I would like to know more about the historical evolution of the watch brand &ldquo;hierarchy.&rdquo; I mean, today we take it for granted that the best there is is the &ldquo;Holy Trinity&rdquo; for the connoisseurs and Rolex for the masses, while something like Longines is very entry level, yet this has not been the case always. For example, I have read somewhere on the Internet that ...</em></p>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Latin American Style Lessonshttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/latin-american-style-lessons.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/latin-american-style-lessons.html<p>After attending the 10th edition of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Mexico, hosted in the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel Hotel in October, we decided to take a further look into men&rsquo;s style throughout Latin America. Diverse as the 20 countries that make up that area, style throughout Latin America varies based on the region&rsquo;s climate, but there is some common ground throughout. Inspired by tr...</p>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Cop The Style Of Travis Scotthttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/cop-the-style-of-travis-scott.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/cop-the-style-of-travis-scott.html<p>Here&#39;s Travis Scott, managing to look fly as hell in terrible lighting, with bad posture, while not even paying attention. That&rsquo;s <em>flexing</em>.<br />&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" ><div ><div ><div ></div></div><p >Mike u back on road ?</p><p >A photo posted by flame on Oct 27, 2016 at 5:32pm PDT</p></div></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br />I thought we were brothers, Travis. We both had $&rsquo;s in our names.<br />&nbsp;<br />It takes a certain degree of calculated ostentatiousness to put a $ in your name. It takes a rare combination of self...</p>Sat, 12 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Meet The Horween Leather Timex Watchhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watches/meet-the-horween-leather-timex-watch.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watches/meet-the-horween-leather-timex-watch.html<p dir="ltr">At the AskMen offices, we love adding a sleek new timepiece to the rotation &mdash; and the Horween Fairfield has fit into that arsenal seamlessly. A modern take on the classic&nbsp;Timex Weekender, the Fairfield by formfunctionform&nbsp;offers timeless appeal, clean lines, interchangeable straps, serious durability thanks to the made-in-the-USA&nbsp;Horween leather, and most importantly, a quartz movement you can ...</p>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Quiz: Which Sneakers Should You Buy Next? http://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/quiz-which-sneakers-should-you-buy-next.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_advice/quiz-which-sneakers-should-you-buy-next.html<p>OK, I talk a lot about footwear &#8212; especially sneakers. They make or break any outfit. They&rsquo;re collectible. They&rsquo;re comfy as shit. They&rsquo;re easy and fun to wear.&nbsp;</p><p>But how to choose a pair?</p><p>If you&rsquo;re like me, you&rsquo;ll cop a different sneaker for every possible occasion and outfit scenario. I&rsquo;ve got &lsquo;em in every color, and every combination of colors, so that I have the perfect complement to any outfit...</p>Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Fall/Winter Colors You Need To Be Wearinghttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/fall-winter-colors-you-need-to-be-wearing.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/fall-winter-colors-you-need-to-be-wearing.html<p>The sky darkens earlier. The air is cooler and crisper. You exchange your shorts for jeans and your tees for sweaters, drinking hot chocolate by the fire. It isn&rsquo;t summer anymore. Gone are the days of lightweight pastel dress shirts and bright t-shirts.</p><p>When fall and winter come around, a man&rsquo;s wardrobe needs to adapt. It isn&rsquo;t just about staying warm, but it&rsquo;s also about looking your best while...</p>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Sinn 910 Split Second Chronographhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/sinn-910-split-second-chronograph.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/watch_snob/sinn-910-split-second-chronograph.html<h3>Sinn 910 Split Second Chronograph</h3><p><em>Dear Watch Snob&reg;,</em></p><p><em>I&#39;ve enjoyed your columns immensely, as they have helped focus and refine the way I select and enjoy my own pieces. I thank you for sharing your perspective. &nbsp;</em></p><p><em>In my latest search for an interesting daily wear watch, I was drawn to the Sinn 910 Split Second Chronograph. It seems like a well constructed watch with a workman&#39;s finish from a company...</em></p>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500I Tested Out MeUndies For A Month - The Results Are Inhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/i-tested-out-meundies-for-a-month-and-the-results-are-in.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/style/fashion_trends/i-tested-out-meundies-for-a-month-and-the-results-are-in.html<p>What kind of underwear do y&rsquo;all mess with?<br />&nbsp;<br />I&rsquo;ve always been a boxer brief man.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />I like that snugness. I like to feel <em>supported</em>, you feel me? But regular briefs&nbsp;make&nbsp;me feel like I&rsquo;m either 9 or 90 years old. They&rsquo;re unflattering. They expose a little too much for my taste. That&rsquo;s why boxer briefs are so perfect &mdash; you&rsquo;ve got the snug support of a brief, the coverage of a boxer,&nbsp;and a slim profil...</p>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Top 10: Legacy Watcheshttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/top-10-legacy-watches.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/top-10-legacy-watches.htmlYour male progeny will likely be less than thrilled to inherit your overly hairy shoulders and undersized pinky toenail, so it behooves you to offer up something a bit more appealing when it comes to your legacy &#8212; perhaps something over which you have a bit more control. That&rsquo;s where a solid heirloom wristwatch will do more than just make up for the less-than-savory stuff. No, a Casio G-Shock j...Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400